Nintendo Final Fantasy VI Advance AGB-BZ6E-USA - Manual (Page 18)

BATTLE COMMANDS BATTLE COMMANDS BATTLE COMMANDS
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This command allows a character to use MP to cast spells that he or she
knows. Select a spell from the list, and then choose the target.
Magic
Selecting Multiple Targets
Some spells can be cast on your entire party or the entire enemy party. Press the L or R Button to toggle
between single-target and whole-party selection.
This command allows a character to use items from the party's
inventory. Select an item from the list, and then choose the target.
Items
Changing Equipment
Pressing +Control Pad Up when the cursor is at the top row of the
item list will open a window showing the items equipped to each of
the character's hands. You can swap these items for different pieces
of equipment by selecting one with the A Button and then selecting
a different item from the item list.
This section provides a basic explanation of the commands available in battle.
Attack
This command makes a character attack the selected target with his or
her fists or currently equipped weapon.
You can skip a character's turn without entering a command by pressing SELECT. Control will shift to
the next character with a full ATB gauge.
Skipping Turns
Special Commands
There are several character-specific battle commands, such as Locke's
“Steal" and Edgar's “Tools." Some of these commands work in unique
ways (see pp. 36-37).